24 hours non-stop | Bear Bones 200

[@grumpy-dad3701]

The mist makes it more magical. I was surprised how slow I travelled when bikepacking. What a joy to watch. I think anyone who has bikepacker before gets everything said about the emotional rollercoaster. And then wanting to get straight back out. It's addictive

[@LaurenAirshows]

Hey Juliet I just wanted to say how wonderful and inspiring so many of your videos are, as an occasionally sponsored ‘athlete’ from another field, now finding my way deep into the cycling world (also in Devon!) and attempting to make the odd video I just love your perspective on life. This pandemic absolutely sucks but you and Dave are both inspiring me to explore more of my doorstep so thank you both!

[@beverleygibson1394]

Well done. Good call on checking into that B & B! It is not a sign of failure changing your plans during your journeys. Even with the best preparation, plans can change. I do that too. Dave will be so proud of you. But keep safe for your daughter and husband above all.

[@RidingTheLongWayHome]

This was your best video yet. Not because I enjoy watching other people suffering but because you are demonstrating the range of highs and lows that most likely everyone who has done a long distance event goes through. So thanks for not hiding the lows!

[@wildgoatmtb5361]

I often bivvy within 2 miles of home. It's good to know your routine and kit. I especially go out in bad weather as I figure it'll pay off. Which it duly did when I had problems on the Tour de Combins route and had 2 nights out unplanned at over 2000m. BB routes often disappear on the ground, sometimes you just have to follow the damn line and hope. Great vid, I was with you all the way, such an emotional rollercoaster. Congrats on getting round, from what I heard it was a tough one.

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Thank you, it was tough but brilliant. Still kinda wished I’d bivvied on it but never mind. I need a warmer sleeping bag before I can do that!

[@redjalapeno5714]

Wow, what an adventure! Congrats on finishing. That feeling of "never again" followed by "can't wait until next time" seems to be a common thread among cyclists, maybe other athletes as well. Some of that trail looked absolutely brutal!! Good Job Juliet!

[@PsyX99]

This is a feeling I have while rock climbing outside. When I'm stuck on the wall feeling bad and scared it's horrible. When I finish the climb and that I'm back on earth I cannot wait for another round!

[@dlevi67]

Ski touring - most of it is type 2 fun, but a) there's enough type 1 to keep you going through while you are there, and b) it's bl**dy addictive!

[@countingcoup]

Amazing how the toughest challenges, when its over and you feel broken, call you back again and again... Great ride, video, and attitude!

[@richardreddecliffe9755]

Well done from an NZ fan. I’m off on a 420km brevet with 5,500m this 3 day weekend and doubt I’ll be dragging myself out of my tent days 2 and 3 with such a cheery “morning!” (Unless I sleep in too). Inspirational, thanks.

[@fuzzyfella]

Having entered 7 BB200s over the years, I can understand what you went through. The old "I can't see a track or visible route" is a very common occurrence. I finished 4 out of the 7 I entered, with 2 under 24 hours. The only way I could ever hope to finish before cut off was to ride through without stopping. I am not a very fast rider, so need to keep moving as much as possible. There are loads of great bivvy places around here in South Devon, so you won't be disappointed when you get around to trying bivvying. Maybe try the Welsh Ride Thing next year? No competitive element, plus up to two nights out in the Cambrians. Great fun.

[@jonathanhamwood7738]

What a champion you are, doing it by yourself, getting 'lost', getting cold and doing a course that most would chance only on a mtb. Thank you for putting yourself through that and sharing your ups and downs. Love it!

[@IJHUK]

Pretty much sums up this type of event. Swinging from "Yay! This is the best!" To "I'm never doing this again, what am I doing?!" Back to "Yay! This is the best!" Throughout. Amazing how much food plays a part in your outlook and mood too. Great video, thanks.

[@erichschuh192]

That’s a grand adventure! Well done

[@alex8368]

Just let me quickly move my food aside, because after this video I have to leave a comment. Thanks you! I laughed, cried and sweared while watching and in the end I knew why I love this stuff so much. And what I really appreaciate is that you favor your inner dialogs with yourself instead of thinking about "what one should or shoud not". Here I really can learn a trick or two :) Again, thanks you!

[@Ray.J]

Great job and thanks for keeping it real. Love how you put heart and soul into everything. I do wonder how many were in the event. Looked to be a lonely ride, but that's not all bad sometimes.

[@ollied.7804]

That was amazing Juliet, well done, and yes, maybe you should have try bivy before, but so is how we all learn, better carry a bit more stuff to stay warm and don't need it than being on the edge. You handle correct, that was no track to go and you are not the first one that becomes tears of scare or frustration...I usually shout my frustration out and feel better after, after a bit raspy voice, but Ok! Being there done that: "I'll never ever again do something like this"...2 days later: "Oh, I could go......" Keep going, stay safe, we all love you and your good vibes.

[@moobaz8675]

That was stonking! You are one tough cookie and an inspiration to show what is possible. I have two daughters and its great for them to see what such a great roll model you are and what a positive mental attitude can do in overcoming challenges. Looking forward to seeing your next adventure.

[@jessetamez7362]

Juliet, thank you for being such an inspiration!

[@peterostermiller3576]

Tremendous achievement. Another example of the key not being physical ability, although clearly that is present, but the mental drive to push past when your body and parts of your brain are telling you to stop.

[@kellymorris10342]

Oh man, really had me thinking you were gonna call it off. I could see the frustration and defeat in your face, but then you're like "nope, gonna keep going". Absolutely made my day. You're a beast for sticking it out. Absolutely inspiring. Thank you for sharing your experience on this.

[@stevemuskie]

You are so tenacious! I’d never get through that ride, probably never would’ve started it. Congratulations on finishing, treat yourself to something delicious and rest up!

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Thanks so much

[@deblordoutdoors5783]

Bloody well done!! I think the kind of events where you don’t know if you’ve got it in you are the ones where you really see what you’re made of and where real personal growth happens. I remember dragging myself through the last few miles of the London marathon repeating the mantra, “You don’t DNF unless you pass out or die!” I have the greatest of respect for you sticking it out and doing all that on the gravel bike. 💚

[@rogercmerriman]

Lovely to see my birth country, I spent many years swimming in Keepers pond, The Gap on a Gravel bike was ambitious! Years back on rigid MTB and wearing rugby shorts rattling down that! Good effort by way!

[@KenJones1961]

Yea! I knew you could do it. You rock! Did look like you needed a hug at one point, but that's the nature of these longer events. Plus, "I'm never doing that again" usually does turn into you showing up for another one next year.

[@Rosie1381]

So pleased when you said you were carrying on. Felt for you and thanks for the videos.

[@8259lv]

Well done for not giving up you really are a winner in our eyes!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩👍

[@roborthen]

Thanks for sharing a great adventure with all the raw emotions! Congrats on getting through! Keep up the good work!

[@94slingshot]

Good for you digging deep to go for the finish! Congratulations!

[@jamesp1045]

Loved the video. Watching you is contagious because you’re so real and sweet. Like others have already said it’s the toughest struggles that in the end inspire us most. Great job!

[@kimwalton2873]

Congratulations on a very hard outing. The feeling of being lost can be overwhelming but you pushed through till the end. This is an event you won't ever forget because experiences and not things stay with us till the end of time!!!

[@willemjohannes9007]

This beautifully illustrates the roller coaster of emotions involved in a super long remote solo ride. Kudos on powering through to the end! The temptation to cut things short is always so overpowering, but it's so satisfying to defy those urges!

[@shaunphillips6468]

what an awesome and inspiring person you are Juliet - well done you!

[@guypolson]

I enjoy that you show both the good and the bad, that is sometimes how it goes. Good job, totally enjoyed it.

[@juliewerner9592]

That was probably the most real and inspiring one of these videos I have seen, As someone with a very limited sense of direction I really felt for you every time you got lost, but you kept going, thanks for not just putting up the pretty highlights, but letting us see just how it is... super happy for you that you finished. Well done, I have just become a new subscriber... Cheers from Oz🌞🚴🏻‍♀️🚴🏻‍♀️

[@FeathersMcGraw1]

I admire your grit and determination to finish the course. Even though you had your doubts I knew you would complete it.

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

It was a close call !

[@STUFLYS]

Nothing but the most enormous respect for you. To go through such an emotional challenge and still record it and make it available is so inspirational. We/I have no right to ask for it, but a video about this experience when you have a little more hindsight might be instructive for us and therapeutic for you. Just a thought. I remain in awe.

[@ChrisBarnettX10D]

Hey Juliet, well done on completing this epic ride! On your own too, that took real courage. Good to see that you got some sleep when you needed it and avoided riding some difficult stuff in the dark. Congratulations again!

[@paulowen7878]

I love the honesty you bring to all your videos, congratulations on completing the ride. To achieve in life and cycling we need to push ourselves one step/rotation at a time. Keep on moving forwards

[@PumpkinVillage]

Congrats on a great accomplishment. What a ride. Thanks for the video. Take care and stay safe, Al

[@ddbocast]

Well done for achieving what you set out to do and simultaneously creating a video that really made me feel your emotional lows and highs. Brilliant!

[@societyofdeadpoets]

That was outstanding, Juliet!! I've been that lost, that unsure of where I was or which way to go, with nothing around to indicate which way to head --it's frightening and you do what you do to keep going. And nice job in finishing the route! So, so awesome. Keep at it. Big ups from The Planet Houston!

[@adrianh9375]

What an inspiration, honest portrayal of the high's and lows, great to watch, thanks.

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Thanks Adrian!

[@adydow]

Well done Juliette really felt the highs and lows you went through and quite easy to have navigation issues in the wilds of Wales, must of taken some mental strength to carry on. Looking forward to the next one.

[@PiquePictures]

Well done!!!!!!!!! You are an inspiration!!!!!!! I always enjoy your videos! You're always so positive! It was interesting seeing you struggle during some parts of this ride! My wife and I just completed a gruelling 1,000 kilometre ride in British Columbia! There were definitely some low points during our ride!

[@philippamalone2388]

This is so impressive and inspiring. Even though you could have taken the 'easy' option you fought through your self doubt and absolutely smashed it 👏

[@sparky694]

What an adventure! You are a true athlete Juliet, totally dedicated and an inspiration to everyone. Thank you for taking us on your epic ride :)

[@fallyhag]

Another fine achievement. Congrats and thanks for sharing. But stop listening to the person who gave you insane sleeping bag recommendations 🤣

[@adamyelle4901]

You did it your own way and now what a story to tell. Thanks for sharing and great job pushing through!

[@peterharrington8709]

Amazing fortitude! That you could battle through the ride, the emotions AND film it. So inspirational. Very well done.

[@johnpayne2465]

Well done. Super-impressed. Tough course. Good decisions. Thank goodness it didn't rain.

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

I chose to do it that day because it wasn’t meant to rain. Thank god it didn’t!

[@markedlington-booth24]

Juliet, you are smashing, just absolutely smashing. I love, love, love watching your videos ❤️

[@clairebratcher6374]

Awesome, that looked epic and awful all at the same time. Stunning scenery - congrats for finishing such a tough looking ride

[@chasc301]

That was tough. Fair play for finishing and for getting a room too...stay safe and enjoy home and family time 😊🧤

[@jackpe2709]

Wow!! Well done Juliet. You made it even though it was really hard. I am going to Lake District soon for my first bike packing rides and your videos helped me a lot with preparation and inspiration. Keep doing what you are doing. Your family must be proud.

[@alan12de]

Juliet, I love this video and your enthusiasm is contagious. Greetings from Italy and come back again to my country. ❤

[@jamesb1717]

Well done Juliet. Brilliant video. Reckon you are pleased you carried on! 🙂🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️

[@JarodThurley]

Well done! Glad you pushed through and completed the ride.

[@joanneleyva4942]

Juiliet! You are such a BADASS! I love watching your adventures. You are so inspirational and fun!

[@PremierSt]

Juliet, the moment you decided to carry on at the fork, I decided to subscribe. You have amazing tenacity. Very happy to see you triumph..good luck and looking forward to more

[@cmiller7668]

Good job!!! That takes a lot of something to do a ride through the night ON YOUR OWN. I would have done the same thing, getting a room that night, that was a really smart choice I think, because being cold could make you get sick and its not worth getting sick!

[@mikenewman137]

That looked mega hard work, well done, youare inspirational, showing the high and lows in the vid

[@Wakingpunknovember]

Fantastic effort-courageous and the way you shared even the mental struggle and frustration at times coupled with pure joy normalized that experience for hacks like me who aren’t even close to your level of skill.

[@bubblesezblonde]

Great vid! Congrats on finishing...I knew you couldn't quit you have the heart of a lioness. I enjoy your vids very much, in fact I am working through the entire collection which is REALLY cutting into my photography production. LOL Back to work now :( thanks for posting

[@ColinCadden]

Hi Juliet. Found this via the Bearbones forum. Great video. Looks like you really put yourself out there. Congratulations on getting round, having thrown yourself in at the deep end. Can't wait to see what you get up to when you start bivvying too.

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Thanks Colin. Yeah, I gotta do that!

[@trick700]

Outstanding. She’s no quitter. Totally awesome 😎

[@markjthomson]

My word... what an emotional day. Yes, go bivvy somewhere... So many ups and downs. The riding is the "easy" bit... dealing with the mental (especially as there were other things happening in the background that wouldn't have helped...) is the BIG hurdle... add to that unfamiliar territory and route... no mean feat completing it! Well done.

[@crc5833]

Inspirational and thank you for sharing your highs and lows. Well done and enjoy a well deserved recovery

[@mikeclarke9978]

Well done, many have felt that pain a fair few times.. having not ridden this yrs yet it looks tough but takes some doing to beat the meany that was 2014... well done Stuart;0)

[@joshualewis8068]

Great job finishing!!! Looked like a very tough ride with very epic views. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@tinman3220]

Wowser, what an amazing effort - that looked soooo hard. Mad kudos to you for finishing!

[@MrPreacherSteve]

Amazing work, Juliet. Thanks for showing us the lows as well as the highs.

[@Francesco_M.]

That was harsh and tough and brutal and yet so relatable from the standpoint of our own adventures; I must say I was starting to lean heavily towards bailing out but you completed it anyway! You so resilient Juliet! Your daughter's happiness at the end was blissful 😄😊 Well done!! 🌼🌝

[@thereluctantfanatic]

I don't often watch films all the way through on KZbin but I really enjoyed the unvarnished take on your experience. Well done. Type 2 fun.

[@sachinkop]

Oh dear poor little Juliet almost in tears! Hate to see your spirit falter and lose that beautiful toothy smile!

[@philk9227]

What an epic ride! That took real grit to finish! Well done Juliet 👍

[@brianstevenson4529]

I was worn out just watching that, great stuff so many highs and lows , glad you didn’t give up and completed it well done

[@reconn9056]

Juliet, I admire you persevering on this rough terrain with your gravel bike. My 29" inch wheeled MTB would have eaten that track for breakfast. Sometimes you need a monster truck on these rides of yours rather than the light sports car you seem to favour .......but that daid, go to it gal ...your an amazing athlete.

[@peterhearnden7634]

Super effort Juliet, well done... truly a rollercoaster ride.

[@adunnthing]

What an absolute trooper, chapeau! What an incredible journey, thanks so much for sharing.

[@mstubsta]

You are one tough cookie! I’m so impress with your mental and physical strength.

[@FurySpyder]

Great video, wonderful achievement. I guess it's the highs AND the lows that make the memories!..... and make you stronger for the next time!

[@jimmykimchi1916]

Epic, real feel. Real riding. Inspired.

[@Shewie01]

Well done for pushing on through Juliet, smashed it kidda, much respect

[@lolgrant]

There's no such thing as 'quitting' as long as you continue to take on challenges in life. Every mile munched on something like this is a true victory. Once people start to feel like that then the pressure of failure is ameliorated and the ability to keep going strengthened. Too many top level pro-sports people talk about 'Never quit!' as some kind of inspirational mantra. They are of course looking through the wrong end of the telescope. I like the fact that you kind of shared your internal dialogue about which road to take and whether to 'quit' or not. You were honest about it yet you made a decision on how you felt there and then on the day and not because of some type of alpha aggression to 'never never quit' (I guess|). That day you decided to take the long road. On another day you would have taken the shorter route back to the car. Great video. Wanted it to be longer but then I guess at the time you really didn't. Ha Ha! Chapeau J

[@simonbarb4745]

Full of admiration. I think we've all been there emotionally : full credit to you for completing the course.

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Thank you

[@alecjohnson4630]

Thanks for another awesome video I take my hat off to you that looked so tough!

[@grootjnr]

Well done for pushing through and doing it 👊 kudos

[@lancebrannigan7978]

congrats Juliet. Great effort. happy to see Im not the only one who starts second-guessing.

[@davidhdavidh]

That was quite the adventure! I'm glad you pushed onl!! Well done Juliet!!

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Thank you

[@jerry680]

Brilliant video Juliet. That was a brutal ride and and you laid bare your feelings during it. I imagine that was a tough video to make, but from this side of the screen it made for riveting watching. Thanks for sharing that... and if you struggled with that one, maybe I'll cross that off my list for next year and look for a slightly less challenging ride!

[@downsey45]

Well done on not giving up. Been in that position so many times. Then 2 days later I am signing up for the next challenge.

[@michaelevans797]

Congratulations on pushing through to the end. Massive effort. 👍🚴‍♂️👊💪👍👍

[@chasjm21]

Well done. A winner never quits, a quitter never wins. You'll be stronger for future challenges.

[@mileneassmann1955]

Congrats!!! So brave and a huge inspiration... awaiting for your next adventure! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@ewillia007]

Your perseverance is EPIC! Great ride!

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Cheers

[@ewillia007]

@@JulietElliottsChannel Cheers to you too! Hope you got to enjoy a good beer after that ride!

[@Chairboys]

Huge huge respect for not quitting. 💪💪💪💪 Superwomen

[@jaymegibson2146]

Great video, the feeling when when you finished must have been amazing! Truly inspiring stuff!

[@SimonTaylorUK]

I’ve had some emotional moments riding near Hay and Builth! Right there with you! Great video.

[@JonRiding]

Well done for not giving up Juliet! Bet you wish you had while doing the last climb through the forest though!. Glad to know it wasn't just me that was slow. I did it last Saturday/Sunday taking 34 hours 40 minutes. I too was foolishy attempting to gain the 24 hour badge but ended up camping out. Was a bit chilly. Very proud of my green badge :-)

[@gazzabeck9560]

Just watched this, absolutely well done you. Amazing

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Thank you

[@cerrol85]

Wow! Impressive to come over it menthally, filming it and finishing. Chapeau :D

[@derekalbertson1311]

Such an inspiration. Love your videos. This one was especially good. Congrats on a huge ride!

[@andrewfox7861]

Amazing ,it was obvious you weren't going to quit , love your energy ,a joy to watch ,thanks for sharing :-)